Dishwasher Fires
I write a lot about appliance safety, but I’ve always been disappointed and surprised at how few of my articles warning about fire risks in appliances get shared. It’s not a pleasant thing to think about, but it’s empowering to …
Dishwasher safety
Detergent capsules danger to children
Keep children away from detergent capsules I first wrote about the potential dangers of liquid detergent capsules and tabs in 2009 after I saw in the news that a baby was “badly burned” by a washing machine detergent when gel …
Hotpoint DWF and DC dishwashers fire risk
Another Hotpoint dishwasher safety notice involving the potential risk of a fire. Dishwashers are a worrying source of fires and this is the second one in recent years from Hotpoint (see link at bottom of article) although to be fair …
Dishwasher Fire Risks to Pets
I’m always keen to write about appliance safety, and publish any manufacturer safety notices I find which affects any of our white goods appliances. Sadly there are far too many. Recently I added a Bosh dishwasher fire risk safety notice …
Hotpoint dishwasher fire risk safety notice
Sadly there’s another dishwasher discovered to have a potential fire-causing fault. This time it’s Hotpoint dishwashers with the following model numbers – Hotpoint FDW20 | FDW60 | FDW65A If you have, (or know anyone with) a Hotpoint dishwasher then check …
Bosch, Neff and Siemens dishwashers fire risk
Bosch, Neff and Siemens dishwashers – safety notice issued because of a potential fire hazard. The following notice has been issued by the manufacturer: IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD Owners of the following Bosch, Neff and Siemens dishwashers please …